Health

Residents joined the 15th Cancer Run in Kasese as health officials called for increased screening and early treatment amid growing concern over the disease in the district.

We know sleep and Alzheimer's disease are intricately linked.

But the virus is still advancing next door in DRC Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Uganda finally got the Ebola declaration it had effectively claimed for itself a month earlier. On Thursday, Aug. 27, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) formally declared … The post Uganda finally gets Ebola clearance from WHO appeared first on The Independent Uga

Men with prostate cancer have a high risk of heart disease, especially when treated with hormone therapy. A large international, first-of-its-kind study led by Hamilton researchers found that routine referrals to an internist or cardiologist improved choleste…

Sheikh Muhammad Galabuzi joined residents and local leaders in Kassanda for a community cleaning exercise before visiting Kiganda Health Centre IV to assess its challenges.

Kabale Municipality MP Andrew Aja Baryayanga says Parliament has provided funds for PET scans, with Kabale Regional Referral Hospital expected to serve the Kigezi Sub-region.

Runners in Kampala and other districts combined fitness with cancer awareness as funds from this year’s event were directed towards a planned cancer ward at St Francis Hospital Nsambya.

Misunderstanding about prostate cancer can lead to a lot of delayed discussions concerning your health. And those delayed discussions, in turn, may cause the d

The Katikamu South MP wants cancer screening expanded across government health facilities as Rotary runners seek to raise awareness and improve access to treatment.

As scientists look for ways to tackle the global obesity crisis, research has established that once the obesity stage is reached, it can be very difficult for many people to find weight loss methods that work long-term.

Early initiation of statins after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a study presented at ESC Congress 2026 and published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe.

Cardiologist reveals what he eats for heart health and the foods he urges patients to stop eating.

At least 33 people died from malaria in Luwero district during the 2025/2026 financial year, with children under five accounting for more than half of the deaths. According to the district health report for FY 2025/26, 18 of the 33 malaria deaths were children below five years, while 15 were people aged five years and […] The post Malaria kills 33 in Luwero as diabetes claims 43 appeared first on The Observer Media L

The Lancaster County coroner clarified that a newborn's death, initially classified as measles-associated, was caused by a ruptured spleen unrelated to measles, with investigations ongoing.

Baby goats at Farm Adventures, a North Carolina mobile petting zoo, tested positive for rabies after a skunk entered their pen and bit them.

Davidson County is warning of a possible rabies exposure after four goats from a Lexington community event tested positive.

Measles outbreaks are growing across the US during the nation's worst year for cases in decades. Here's what health officials want you to know.

A day after announcing the case, North Carolina hasn't said where a critically ill teen may have encountered a rare amoeba. WRAL examines the unanswered questions and what can actually be done to reduce the risk.

Four baby goats from a North Carolina mobile petting zoo tested positive for rabies and were euthanized, and health officials are asking anyone who may have had contact with them to reach out for possible treatment.

Study links gentle jogging to sharper thinking and better mood

Adolescents who undergo gender-affirming chest surgery experience high satisfaction and low regret, reporting outcomes similar to those of young adults. A new survey challenges political concerns that youth are likely to regret these procedures later in life.

Republicans are accusing Pennsylvania officials of lying about reported measles deaths in the state.